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Website Update Aug 2017

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Hamilton ARC Hidden Transmitter Hunts

Amateur Radio as a hobby…

The hobby of Amateur Radio, today more than ever, is an extension of scientific knowledge applied to telecommunications.

Industry Canada believes that Amateur Radio should be accessible, so that those who are interested in the science and art of radio communication may avail themselves of every reasonable opportunity to learn, enjoy and contribute to its progress.

The department also recognizes the necessity for Amateur Operators to have some technical and operating knowledge before being allowed on the Amateur Radio bands. To further these aims of the department The Hamilton Amateur Radio Club was formed in 1932 and continues today.

“The stated purpose of the Club is to promote public interest in Amateur Radio communications, experimentation and the advancement of the art and science of radio. The H.A.R.C. holds regular public meetings, offers educational courses, engages in radio sport and community activities utilizing our newsletter and social media to promote the clubs activities. The members and executive of the H.A.R.C. promote an inclusive fraternalism, a high standard of conduct and good citizenship.”

Join us the 1st Saturday of ea month.
Note we've changed venues again. It's always nice to try something new, right? This time we're at Breezy Corners in Hamilton, just a bit east of the delta on Main street. The same folks who do us up right for our spring social put on a great breakfast spread. Come join us.

The basic objective of the event is to promote public awareness of lighthouses and lightships and their need for preservation and restoration, and at the same time to promote amateur radio and to foster International goodwill. Lighthouses are fast becoming an endagered species with the introduction of Global Positioning Systems and Satellite Navigation and the automation of the light source to solar power which has resulted in the withdrawal of mangement personnel (Keepers). It is hoped that this event will highlight this situation and help prevent further desecration of these magnificent structures all around the world. This is not a contest. See Station location in attachment here . Click on the link here here for event details. NOTE: Station operation is normally a 9-4pm operating time, but be sure to check with Mike Krebs VA3WXS or Rick Danby ve3bk@hamiltonarc.ca for more details

The basic objective of the event is to promote public awareness of lighthouses and lightships and their need for preservation and restoration, and at the same time to promote amateur radio and to foster International goodwill. Lighthouses are fast becoming an endagered species with the introduction of Global Positioning Systems and Satellite Navigation and the automation of the light source to solar power which has resulted in the withdrawal of mangement personnel (Keepers). It is hoped that this event will highlight this situation and help prevent further desecration of these magnificent structures all around the world. This is not a contest. See Station location in attachment here . Click on the link here here for event details. NOTE: Station operation is normally a 9-4pm operating time, but be sure to check with Mike Krebs VA3WXS or Rick Danby ve3bk@hamiltonarc.ca for more details

All are welcome. If you have never hunted before come to the starting location and ride along with one of the more experienced hunters. There is some spare equipment available so ask one of the regular hunters if you may borrow some equipment to try foxhunting. First transmission will be as noted in the schedule below, and the hunt should be over within 150 minutes or less.

The fox can be anywhere with the following guidelines. Must be in the designated hunting ground and may be heard from the start point. Must be in a public location; i.e. no private property. Must be in a safe location; e.g. not in a high traffic area. See the hunting location “Area Maps” for the specific date of interest.

** Shortest driving distance with the most finds,wins. **

After the hunt we can meet at a specified location to do a post hunt analysis, pick a fox for the next month, and discuss other important events of the day. For more info, contact: executive